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Journal Junction for April 2

April 2, 2013

Editor's note: Journal Junction offers the public a forum to applaud successes, discuss issues, point out problems and review the events of the day in a constructive manner. Journal Junction comments should be limited to two to four sentences and be no longer than 80 words. Longer comments should be submitted as "Letters to the Editor,"?which is a separate forum. The Journal's classified ads section offers help to those with lost or found items. This is a sampling of comments received today. Any others, subject to editing, are published in the online Journal Junction at www.journal-news.net under opinions.

From Martinsburg:

My husband and I recently decided to check out the Spring Mills subdivision. We were just curious if anyone could tell us why there are so many boulders bordering streets and stop signs. It really looks quite terrible. We were just wondering if anyone could tell us the reasoning behind this. It looks like Bedrock! We were looking for Fred Flintstone! Hope someone could fill us in. Thanks.

From Backcreek Valley:

To the family seeking justice for the shooting of their family member: You had better find someone outside they prosecutor's office or the State Police to do your investigation if you want full justice.

From Martinsburg:

In compliance with the artcle in Journal Junction about the Easter egg hunts: At our church, Second Baptist in Martinsburg, the children were brought in before the Easter egg hunt and told the true story of Easter. Also, when we have our Clothing Closet, the second Saturday of each month, where the children are told Bible stories while their parents shop for the necessary clothes.

From Martinsburg:

I would like to thank Randy Smith for his generosity in providing a recreation center on the grounds of Musselman High School. It's almost completed.

From Martinsburg:

In a poor attempt to disparage West Virginians, the Hagerstown caller actually shows his/her inept cognitive abilities. Only a fool would think that a river separating adjoining states would make any difference in intelligence. You live 20 minutes north and you actually think that makes you smart? I guess ignorance is bliss.

From Charles Town:

My thanks to The Journal and Charles Town for providing clear and useful information in Sunday's Journal article, "Seeking Solutions to Feral Cat Problem."

From Martinsburg:

In a truly-free society, governing consists of "keeping the peace." Thwarting the crimes of fraud; theft; extortion; and unprovoked, violent, physical aggression are the only legitimate governmental actions. Anything else diminishes our individual liberties. Let's keep our government under control!

From Martinsburg:

I think it's time for law enforcement to enforce the law prohibiting talking on cellphones while driving. This, plus the texting, is an epidemic and hazardous, not to mention annoying and rude.

From Bunker Hill:

I wondered about the hike in my electric bill since the new meter was installed too. I have an apartment that no one lives in and my bill went from $43 to $150 each month. I called and their response is, "it is working correctly." Who do we complain to now? We are totally being ripped off.

From Jefferson County:

Has any research been done on how many convicted felons buy weapons at gun shows where they don't have to have their background checked? I also wonder how many of these felons are also members of the NRA.

From Bunker Hill:

Regarding the Repulicans, Democrats and the Independent politicians that are catering to the NRA and are refusing to pass sensible gun laws: I pray that the majority of the American people vote all of them out of office.

From Martinsburg:

A million-dollar, possibly billion-dollar, company can afford to send its staff several hours away for a seminar to teach them about things they've already been taught but cannot give the staff a raise on time nor hire enough staff to properly keep patients safe. Go figure.

From Martinsburg:

Hey, Hedgesville, regarding the Inwood commenter: The reality is the NRA is in bed with gun manufacturers. The NRA promotes the purchase of the manufacturers guns and the manufacturers contribute financial support to the NRA. They both get what they want at the tragic expense of the American people.

From Bunker Hill:

To the caller from Ranson about the 90 percent card-carrying members of the NRA being less than intelligent: How dare you call us high school grads that are less than intelligent while you are showing your ignorance and hatred. Thanks a lot, and have a Happy Easter.

From Martinsburg:

On a positive comment! The new layout on The Journal is really good. I like the new fonts that you've been using for headlines. It's much more attractive and very readable. Good job, folks!

From Kearneysville:

The Congress, Senate and our Presidency is to be cutting everybody's salary except their own. Let's get this thing straightened out. It's really lopsided!

From Berkeley County:

With the new Journal format, they are still hiding the Neighborhood section in the back of the want ads. This needs to be brought out front. Anyone else agree?

From Bunker Hill:

To the Ranson commenter: Let's see if I meet your standards, NRA life member, NRA instructor, employee of phone company, event security agent including working with secret serive, possess a GED diploma. Guess I failed! Who is the less than intelligent individual now?

From Bunker Hill:

A thanks to the citizen who sent my driver's license back to my address!

From Martinsburg:

The caller from Hedgesville is right, the electric bills did go up. Mine went up 30 percent with no change in usage. Called Potomac Edison and they say there is nothing wrong with the bill, it's just their monthly adjustment. I think we need to contact the State Attorney General's Office and let them investigate this. It does not seem appropriate.

From Martinsburg:

I just want to take this time to say, "Shame! Shame!" on the people or person who removed the flowers from Rosedale Cemetery on Easter Sunday. Those flowers were placed there for our loved ones. Someone came through there Saturday night or Sunday morning and removed several bouquets of flowers off of the graves. I hope you can sleep at night. I would be so ashamed of myself.

From Hedgesville:

I received my electric bill this month, and it has increased 84 more dollars. Yup. What is up with all this? Somebody needs to check it out.

From Berkeley Springs:

You would think a man who thinks he is the sharpest knife in the drawer would check numbers and all pertinent information on guns and ammo before he came out of the drawer babbling falsehoods. Yes, Sean O'Leary, your head may shine, but it's empty.